Renewable Energy
Power Africa's sustainable future by mastering solar installation, wind energy systems, and other renewable technologies. This track operates under the Skildustry Model—ensuring you are trained in live production environments and exit with real work experience and verifiable credentials.
2,500+
Trained Professionals
85%
Employment Rate
12
Industry Partners
6-12
Months Duration
Africa's Renewable Energy Revolution Starts Here
Africa has the world's highest potential for renewable energy generation, yet millions lack access to reliable power. The Renewable Energy track is designed to build a workforce that can lead Africa's clean energy transition while creating sustainable livelihoods.
Through the Skildustry model, you'll learn by doing—installing actual solar systems, maintaining wind turbines, and designing microgrids for communities. This isn't theoretical training; it's hands-on production work with immediate impact.
Every skill you master is verified and recorded in your Skill Passport, creating a blockchain-backed credential recognized by employers across Africa and beyond.
- Residential and commercial installation
- System design and optimization
- Maintenance and troubleshooting
- Small to medium turbine installation
- Site assessment and planning
- Preventative maintenance
- Battery system installation
- System integration and monitoring
- Maintenance and safety protocols
- System sizing and design
- Component selection and integration
- Community engagement strategies
Learning Through Real Production
The Renewable Energy track operates under the revolutionary Skildustry Model, ensuring that your learning happens in real production environments with immediate economic impact.
You'll work on real projects from day one—installing solar systems for schools, setting up microgrids for rural communities, and maintaining renewable energy infrastructure. This approach ensures you develop practical skills while creating immediate value.
Our training takes place within operational renewable energy companies and projects. You'll be mentored by experienced professionals who are actively working in the field, ensuring you learn current best practices and technologies.
As you complete installations, maintenance tasks, and system designs, your skills are assessed and verified by industry mentors. These verified competencies are recorded in your Skill Passport, creating a trusted credential for employers worldwide.
Comprehensive Renewable Energy Training
Our curriculum combines technical skills, business knowledge, and practical experience to prepare you for success in the renewable energy sector.
Solar Energy Fundamentals
Solar PV Technology
Understanding photovoltaic principles, panel types, and system components
Site Assessment
Evaluating locations, solar resource assessment, and shading analysis
System Design
Sizing systems, selecting components, and creating system schematics
Installation Techniques
Mounting systems, electrical connections, and safety protocols for residential and commercial installations
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and system repair techniques
Advanced Solar Applications
Off-Grid Systems
Designing and installing standalone systems for remote locations
Grid-Tied Systems
Connecting to utility grids, net metering, and grid requirements
Solar Water Pumping
Irrigation systems, water supply solutions, and agricultural applications
Solar Thermal Systems
Water heating, process heat applications, and system integration
Project Management
Planning, scheduling, and managing solar installation projects
Your Future in Renewable Energy
The Renewable Energy track opens doors to diverse career opportunities across Africa and beyond.
Install and maintain solar PV systems for homes, businesses, and communities. This role is in high demand as solar adoption grows across the continent.
Design renewable energy systems, perform site assessments, and create technical specifications for projects of various scales, from residential to utility.
Start your own renewable energy business providing installation, maintenance, or consulting services. Access startup support and microloans through our network.
Learn with Leading Energy Companies
Our Renewable Energy track is developed and delivered in partnership with leading companies in the sector.
Ready to Power Africa's Future?
Join our Renewable Energy track and become part of Africa's clean energy revolution. Train in real production environments and earn while you learn.